Power Inquiry commissioners Bano Murtuja
and Phil Carey
(Power Inquiry)
2001 was a crisis year for the UK's democratic system. Voter
turnout for the election fell to an all-time low. Since then,
the ripples of 9/11 and the war on terror seem to have made the
public ever more wary of government and its processes.
Although not quite in time to raise voter turnout for this year's
election, the POWER
Inquiry was created in 2004 to ask the question 'What can
we do to strengthen politics in Britain?' – and suggest some answers.
Staunchly independent, POWER is made up of parliamentarians
and concerned members of the public from all sides of the political
spectrum. Since last year, it has initiated a number of events,
from forums open to the public, to high-level 'dinners for democracy'.
The POWER Inquiry will continue until 2006 before it delivers
its recommendations to parliament. Until then, POWER will give
the public as many opportunities as it can to speak to politicians
about how representative politics can work better for the nation.
If you're interested in attending an event or just want to check
out POWER's resources, visit the website.
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